Kaw: February 9. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 40°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Paddlefish excellent snagging below the dam. Crappie good on hair jigs, jigs, minnows, and tube jigs around brush structure, points, riprap, and standing timber. Blue catfish excellent on cut bait, shad, and stinkbait around flats, main lake, river channel, and river mouth. Report submitted by Spencer Grace, game warden stationed in Kay County.
Keystone: February 9. Elevation is 1 ft. below normal and falling, water temperature 49°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, in-line spinnerbaits, plastic baits, small lures, and spinnerbaits around brush structure, main lake, and rocks. Blue and channel catfish good on live bait around main lake and river channel. Crappie good on minnows around brush structure and docks. Report submitted by Tracer Wagner, game warden stationed in Creek County.
Lower Illinois River: February 6. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 45°F and clear. Rainbow trout good on caddis flies, in-line spinnerbaits, midges, nymphs, PowerBait, spoons, and worms below the dam, shallows, and shorelines. Comments: Check USACE websites for daily water generation from dam. Report submitted by Jerry Henry, game warden stationed in Sequoyah County. Blue River: February 10. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 42°F and clear. (USGS Lake Level) Rainbow trout good on caddis flies, dough bait, in-line spinnerbaits, midges, nymphs, PowerBait, small lures, spoons, and worms around brush structure, channels, creek channels, river channel, and rocks. Report submitted by Ethan Lovelace, biologist at the Blue River Public Fishing and Hunting Area.
Broken Bow: February 6. Elevation is 8 ft. below normal and rising, water temperature 49°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass good on Alabama rigs, bill baits, in-line spinnerbaits, plastic baits, and spoons around brush structure, channels, creek channels, main lake, points, and standing timber. Crappie good on hair jigs, jigs, minnows, and spoons around brush structure, creek channels, main lake, points, and standing timber.
Hugo: February 6. Elevation is normal and rising, water temperature 44°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, spotted, and white bass fair on bill baits, crankbaits, lipless baits, and spinnerbaits around points, riprap, shorelines, and standing timber. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish slow on chicken liver, cut bait, and live bait below the dam, channels, and river channel. Crappie fair on minnows, plastic baits, and tube jigs around brush structure, points, and standing timber. Report submitted by Chance Phillips, game warden stationed in Choctaw County.
Konawa: February 8. Elevation is normal and stable, water temperature 46°F and clear. Largemouth bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, lipless baits, and plastic baits around main lake, points, river channel, and weed beds. Striped bass hybrids and white bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, and live shad around discharge, inlet, main lake, and river channel. Channel catfish slow on chicken liver and cut bait around discharge, inlet, and riprap. Report submitted by Garret Harley, game warden stationed in Seminole County.
McGee Creek: February 6. Elevation is 8 ft. below normal and falling, water temperature 46°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth and spotted bass fair on Alabama rigs, bill baits, crankbaits, in-line spinnerbaits, jerk baits, jigs, and plastic baits around brush structure, riprap, shallows, shorelines, and standing timber. Channel and flathead catfish fair on chicken liver, cut bait, dough bait, shrimp, and stinkbait around channels, dam, and main lake. Crappie slow on minnows, small lures, and tube jigs around brush structure, main lake, rocks, and standing timber. Report submitted by Shay Loudermilk, game warden stationed in Atoka County.